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Borup, Jered; Stevens, Mark A. – Journal of Online Learning Research, 2016
Despite high growth rates, cyber charter schools experience higher attrition rates than their brick-and-mortar counterparts. Students' reasons for failing an online course are complex and students may require a high level of teacher support to be successful online. Research examining effective teacher engagement has relied heavily on teacher…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, High Schools, Parent Attitudes, Interviews
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Oren, Avigail; Mioduser, David; Nachmias, Rafi – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2002
A synthesis of five studies that explored social climate issues in synchronous and asynchronous online courses found that teachers find it difficult to change their dominant role; students do not have enough interaction opportunities; teachers should support creation of a social climate; and students need training in new communication skills for…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Discussion Groups, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship
Pappas. Marjorie L. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 2001
Discusses issues related to online courses. Highlights include virtual high schools; online learning environments; changing teacher roles; changing student roles; library media centers, resources, and library media specialists; characteristics of quality online courses; online library science and school media programs; copyright; intellectual…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Educational Environment, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation